National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act & 99th Constitutional Amendment
“Attempted to replace the judiciary's collegium system with a 6-member commission including the Law Minister and civil society members. Struck down in Oct 2015.”
Attempted to replace the judiciary's collegium system with a 6-member commission including the Law Minister and civil society members. Struck down in Oct 2015.
Administered under Ministry of Law and Justice
Declared unconstitutional and void by the Supreme Court of India (5-judge Constitution Bench) for violating judicial independence.
Reversion to the Supreme Court Collegium System
Documented in historical gazettes and administrative review records.
What Should Be Retained, Redesigned, or Revived?
Policy evolution requires institutional continuity, documentation of street-level delivery constraints, and memory preservation.
Verified Administrative & Evaluation Sources
- Official Gazette of India
- Parliamentary Administrative Archives
Related Policy Records in Judiciary & Constitutional Law